Core i3-12100T vs FX-6300
Aggregate performance score
i3-12100T outperforms FX-6300 by a whopping 207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1635 | 871 |
| Place by popularity | 57 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.32 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 23 October 2012 (11 years ago) | January 2022 (2 years ago) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | no data |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | no data |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 76.8 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i3-12100T outperforms FX-6300 by 207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i3-12100T outperforms FX-6300 by 206% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i3-12100T outperforms FX-6300 by 328% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i3-12100T outperforms FX-6300 by 310% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.67 | 8.20 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
FX-6300 has 50% more physical cores.
i3-12100T, on the other hand, has a 207.1% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.
The Core i3-12100T is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6300 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6300 and Core i3-12100T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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